No complaints are listed for the 2021 XOS SV05. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as XOS SV05.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2023-11-17. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The electronic parking brake may malfunction or fail to engage without warning to the driver.
Consequence: Electronic parking brake failure may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic parking brake controller system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 004-23.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-11-10. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Xos, Inc (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 and 2021 SA01 vehicles. The bolts and brackets connecting the hardware to the electronic parking brake system may come loose, causing the parking brake to fail.
Consequence: Electronic parking brake failure can result in a rollaway if the vehicle is not in park with the manual park brake engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected hardware and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 003-23.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-03-03. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01, and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic parking brake rotor to the driveshaft may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts and related hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 002-23.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan vehicles. The tire and loading information label has an incorrect front gross axle weight rating, which could lead to an unintentional overloading of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Car," and 49 CFR Part (excerpt)
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Xos will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 001-23. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-29. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01 and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The brake lines may be the incorrect length and incorrectly routed, which can result in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can lead to an increase in stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2023. Owners can contact Xos' customer service at 855-909-4407.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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11001887
Date: 2024-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
In the event that the Xos stepvan produces a repeatable, loud growling noise during driving, coasting or braking from the driveline, please follow this instruction to replace the motor mounts and center the electronic parking brake (a EPBa ) rotor.
10251517
Date: 2024-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
In the event that any of the 2021-2022 Xos SV05 Step Vans require a high voltage battery pack to be replaced, the following steps specify the procedure for the swap.
10251518
Date: 2024-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
In the event of a request for aftermarket installation of Anti-theft device to a 2021-2022 Xos Step Van, please refer to the following installation instructions. Please note that, as an aftermarket genuine Xos item, the anti-theft device is not covered under warranty, but rather an optional spec ite
10251520
Date: 2024-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
In the event that any of the 2021-2022 Xos Step Vans show signs of corrosion on the connections in the DC-DC converter box, please refer to the following service instructions.
10251524
Date: 2024-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
In the event that Service Dashboard recommends replacing the Desiccant Dehumidifier Filters of the 2021-2022 Xos Step Vans, please refer to the following service instructions. Please note that Desiccant filters are consumable items, not covered under warranty, but rather preventative maintenance ite
10251553
Date: 2024-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
To perform a software update on 2021-2022 Xos Step Vans, please refer to the following service instructions.
10226638
Date: 2022-10-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Guidelines for repair of inoperative turn signal and hazard indicators
10222061
Date: 2022-08-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Guidelines for short- and long-term storage of vehicles.
10228598
Date: 2022-08-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Guidelines for short- and long-term storage of vehicles